Add 72/7 and 6/48
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 6/48
72/7 + 6/48 is 583/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
72/7 = 72 × 48/7 × 48 = 3456/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/336 + 42/336 = 3456 + 42/336 = 3498/336 - 3498/336 simplified gives 583/56
- So, 72/7 + 6/48 = 583/56
In mixed form: 1023/56
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